The Likeability Competence Bind

Emily Epstein is the Founder and CEO of Oakbay Consulting and also serves as a lecturer at the University of Berkeley, School of Law. She is an expert negotiator and is dedicated to helping women find their voices in the workplace. Her firm teaches the importance of communication and how to dialogue effectively to get your point across. Emily has practiced law for more than 10 years, focusing on negotiation, facilitation, mediation, business coaching, and conflict management. 

Emily received her law degree from Georgetown University Law Center and has a Bachelor's in English and Psychology.

In this episode…

When was the last time you had to negotiate a deal or a battle between your children? It can be challenging to find the right words to say, especially when there are preconceived notions about your role in the company, or even your home. Yet, it is not impossible to change the way women are treated. Emily Epstein, Founder and CEO of Oakbay Consulting teaches her clients how to negotiate wage gaps, handle conflict, and mediate within their homes and offices. 

In this week's episode, host Sarah Nichols sits down with fellow lawyer and business owner, Emily, to talk about empowering women both in and out of the workplace. Emily's facilitation and training expertise have allowed her to connect with clients on a more personal level and help them achieve their goals. She discusses how unfairly women have been treated and the need for respect rather than likability. Stay Tuned.